#ORUMBB falls to South Dakota State 79-63 in Summit League Quarterfinals after blowing a 10-point lead due to a 24-0 run by SDSU at the close of the first half.

The Big Picture

The Oral Roberts men's basketball team faced a tough loss against South Dakota State despite a promising start with the early lead.

By the Numbers
  • Final Score: Oral Roberts 63 - South Dakota State 79
  • McBride scored 20 points for ORU, while Appel led SDSU with 18 points
State of Play
  • ORU blew a 10-point lead with a 24-0 run by SDSU at the end of the first half
  • SDSU shot a perfect 10-of-10 from the foul stripe in the final 6:11 to seal the victory
Bottom Line

Despite Oral Roberts' strong start, South Dakota State's dominant performance led to a 79-63 victory, advancing them in the Summit League Quarterfinals.